Prior to your departure, we recommend that you check the entry and travel requirements for your destination country/countries by contacting the proper embassies or consulates. You must have all required documents with you during travel:

It is your responsibility to check the expiration dates of these documents and renew them if necessary (while allowing enough time to receive them). Otherwise, you must pay all fees or fines attributed to Air France by authorities. Please note: some countries require a passport that is valid several months beyond the expected return date. In addition, a return ticket or proof that you will exit the country may also be requested.

In addition, please note that certain countries require airline companies to provide some or all information they have concerning passengers.

As of January 2014, French national identity cards are valid for a period of 15 years, extended from the original 10-year period. Cards issued prior to this date will remain valid for an additional 5 years beyond the original expiry date. However, certain countries may not recognize this new provision. For this reason, we strongly recommend traveling with a valid passport to facilitate any entry and immigration procedures in your destination country. For complete information, please see the
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development
website.

Traveling minors

Whether your child is traveling alone or with you, we recommend that you check the entry and travel requirements for minors by contacting the proper embassies or consulates. This applies to your child’s destination country/countries or those through which your child has a connecting flight.

Minors of French nationality

All minors of French nationality must possess a personal ID (passport or national identity card depending on the destination).Minors must have a passport in their name. Children cannot travel using a parent’s passport. Please note: the French “Livret de Famille” is not a valid form of ID. It does not enable a minor to travel, even on flights within metropolitan France.

EU minors

All EU minors* must possess a personal ID (passport or national identity card depending on the destination) for travel to and/or within Europe. For travel requiring a passport, minors must have a passport in their name. They cannot travel using a parent’s passport.

* The requirement for minors to have a personal ID is applicable to all EU citizens, with the exception of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark.

MINORS TRAVELING TO OR FROM SOUTH AFRICA

Since 1 June, 2015, all minors traveling to or from South Africa must be in possession of all travel documents required by the South African authorities. For more information, please contact the South African embassy or consulate in the child's country of residence.

Different travel documents are required depending on how the child is traveling: (e.g. with one or 2 parents, alone, etc.). A certified copy of the child's full birth certificate is required for all trips, regardless of how the child is traveling.

Please note: All travel documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation, unless the child is a resident of a country benefiting from a visa waiver program with South Africa for stays of less than 3 months, such as France, certain European countries and the United States.

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS TRAVELING TO THE UNITED STATES

Is your child traveling to the United States in the near future? He or she must provide a customs declaration upon arrival. Please download and complete the
form
at your earliest convenience.

Some specific formalities

United States

Are you traveling to or from the United States, or connecting to a different flight in the U.S.? American authorities require that you adhere to the following 2 regulations:

1/ Provide all information requested by authorities.

American authorities require that all individuals traveling to or from the United States, or connecting to a different flight within the U.S., provide their:

last name*,

first name,

birth date,

gender,

nationality,

passport number, country of issue, and expiration date,

green card information if applicable,

country of residence,

destination address.

You can provide this information when checking in, by completing the fields available for this purpose, or after check-in via the "Your reservations" section. You can also contact an Air France ticket office.

* For all ticket purchases for flights to the United States, the name on the ticket (maiden name or married name) must be identical to that on the passport and all other documents required for the trip.

2/ Obtain electronic travel authorization (ESTA)

You are required to obtain electronic travel authorization for all travel to, from, or through the United States. This measure applies to residents of the 35 countries* participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Residents of all other countries must obtain a visa.

This authorization can be obtained online, through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) system.

It is recommended to submit your request at least 72 hours before your flight’s departure.

ESTA authorization is valid for 2 years, as long as your passport remains valid during this period.

This authorization now replaces the information sheet to be completed in the aircraft before landing in the United States.

US authorities deny access onboard the aircraft to all passengers who have not completed this required procedure and those who have provided incorrect information. For this reason, please make sure that the information requested in the form is correct, especially your passport number and the country of issue. If you make a mistake, you must submit a new authorization request.

Please check the official ESTA website to see if you meet the conditions to receive ESTA authorization: passport type, reason for stay, etc.

Canada

Are you traveling to Canada or connecting to a different flight within Canada? You must obtain electronic travel authorization (eTA). Travelers with a valid visa and citizens of the United States are exempt from this procedure.

Authorization can be obtained online

It is recommended to submit your request at least 72 hours before your flight’s departure

eTA travel authorization is valid for 5 years, as long as your passport remains valid during this period

The Canadian authorities will refuse access to any passenger who has not completed this mandatory procedure or who has provided incorrect information. For this reason, make sure the information you enter on the form is correct, particularly your passport number and issuing country. You must submit a new request if you make a mistake.

Please check the official eTA website to see if you qualify for eTA authorization, including passport type, reason for travel, etc.

Europe (Schengen area*)

When crossing the Schengen area's borders, any citizen of a country located outside the Schengen area (regardless of visa requirements) must possess a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the intended departure date from the Schengen area. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.

French Polynesia

If you are traveling to or from Papeete, you must obtain electronic travel authorization for your connecting flight via the United States. This measure pertains to residents of countries in the Visa Waiver Program. This authorization can be obtained online, through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) system. We recommend that you submit your request at least 72 hours before your flight´s departure. Please note: US authorities deny access aboard the aircraft to all passengers who have not completed this required formality, as well as to those who have provided incorrect information.

To learn more, please consult this page in the “Some special formalities” section, and select “United States”.

With Ariane, travel with peace of mind

Traveling for less than 6 months? The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development’s online portal “Ariane” is accessible to all French travelers and enables you to communicate your trip information. This information may be used by the ministry to quickly locate and contact you only in the event of a crisis* or if emergency measures are required.

Want to avoid waiting in long lines when entering or exiting the Schengen area? Discover PARAFE, a free service that does not require enrollment* and is intended for residents of major European countries.** At the airport, simply scan your passport at an automated kiosk and place your finger on a digital fingerprint reader. PARAFE is available for international departures and arrivals at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Marseille-Provence airports.